Endocrinologist Medical Director

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Optum Full time

The Medical Director provides physician support to Enterprise Clinical Services operations, the organization responsible for the initial clinical review of service requests for Enterprise Clinical Services.


The Medical Director collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and is actively involved in the management of medical benefits for all lines of business. The collaboration often involves the member’s primary care provider or specialist physician. It is the primary responsibility of the medical director to ensure that the appropriate and most cost-effective quality medical care is provided to members.


You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct coverage reviews based on individual member plan benefits and national and proprietary coverage review policies, render coverage determinations
  • Document clinical review findings, actions, and outcomes in accordance with policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements
  • Engage with requesting providers as needed in peer-to-peer discussions
  • Be knowledgeable in interpreting existing benefit language and policies in the process of clinical coverage reviews
  • Participate in daily clinical rounds as requested
  • Communicate and collaborate with network and non-network providers in pursuit of accurate and timely benefit determinations for plan participants while educating providers on benefit plans and medical policy
  • Communicate and collaborate with other internal partners
  • Call coverage rotation


You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.


Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

  • M.D or D.O.
  • Active unrestricted license to practice medicine
  • Board certification in Endocrinology,
  • 5+ years of clinical practice experience after completing residency training
  • Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
  • Proven solid PC skills, specifically using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel



*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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